We recently got the chance to interview Murilo 'Ninja' Rua about his career. Ninja told us he has one more fight planned in Brazil before he officially retires.
MMAO: You were still successful after leaving Elite XC and now it seems you are ready to put your fighting days behind you. Where would you like to have your last fight and against whom?
Ninja: "My next fight is already arranged, actually, and it'll be in Brazil, where I started my career. After this last fight I intend to dedicate my time and all the thing I've learned as a fighter on my MMA Seminars, where I teach students many techniques."
MMAO: Your comments on Twitter concerning MMA fights have been very astute, are you looking to a new career as an MMA Analyst? You have made good and honest assessments, even when a Brasilian comes out on the losing end of a fight.
Ninja: "I surely do intend to use my fighting knowledge to bring MMA fans closer to the reality with impartial comments. I'd like to take the opportunity to say I'll be commenting every fight event I can though Facebook and Twitter. If anyone want to know about my toughts, contact me or just take a peek at some cool photos and videos concerning my career and MMA in general can do so via my social networks."
Follow him on Twitter: @ninja_rua and
Like Ninja on: http://www.facebook.com/muriloninja
You can read the full interview here:
http://www.mmaopinion.co.uk/2012/04/19/careers-to-remember-murilo-ninja-rua/
When Ninja first came on the scene at 21, I thought he'd become a champion and have the career his brother ended up having.
TTT.
BushidoAristotle - When Ninja first came on the scene at 21, I thought he'd become a champion and have the career his brother ended up having.
Yep, you and most people probably. He seemed so promising.
He's a bad ass, love his fights 
Yeah remember seeing pics of Shogun that credited him as Ninjas brother. 
TTT
NINJA!!!!!!!!!!
UFC needs to hook him up with a one fight contract the next time they are in Brazil. Get it done, Dana!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!! MUUUUUUUUUURILO NIIIINJA HUUUUHAAAAA!
Ttt Ninja is a badass and has a ton of heart i wish him the best.
Showed crazy heart in the Watson fight...beat rampage and hendo imo..hope
he goes out on a win
seabass rutten - Showed crazy heart in the Watson fight...beat rampage and hendo imo..hopeHis left leg was wrecked, but he just kept telling Watson to bring it.
he goes out on a win
Hopefully he can go out with a win.
According to TATAME, he's fighting Paulo Filho!
http://www.tatame.com.br/2012/04/19/Revanche-Paulao-x-Ninja-marcada-para-julho (in portuguese)